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Norges Bank Signals Future Rate Hike Likely as Norway Inflation Stays Too High
Norway’s central bank keeps rate at 4.25% but hints at tightening ahead as persistent inflation defies expectations of a pivot.
Bank Indonesia Raises Key Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.75% in Third Increase in About a Month
Indonesia’s central bank tightens again as inflation surprises to the upside reaching 4.72% and stimulus risks further price pressure.
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Maintains Neutral Stance
Reserve Bank of India’s MPC unanimously holds interest rates amid rising energy prices and global trade uncertainty.
Bank of England Keeps Base Rate Steady at 3.75% Citing Uncertainty from Iran War
UK central bank acknowledges it is hard to predict what will happen to prices as a result of Middle East conflict.
ICC introduces new slow over-rate penalties for ODI cricket
Captains will face stricter match bans under the revised international playing conditions.
India’s Fertility Rate Dips Below Replacement Level as Demographic Transition Deepens
Government data showed India’s total fertility rate has now fallen below 2.1 signaling a major shift in the country’s demographic trajectory.
India’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level per SRS Report 2024
The Sample Registration System Report 2024 confirmed India’s total fertility rate has fallen below the 2.1 replacement level for the first time.
US Inflation Rate Was 3.8% in April 2026 — Higher Than When Biden Left Office
Fact-checkers noted the current inflation rate of 3.8% exceeds the 2.9% rate recorded in Biden’s final month despite Trump’s contrary claims.